* Differences in keystroke logging - this has nothing to do with the switch and everything to do with the design of the traces on the board, the controller, and the interface to the computer. There are plenty of what you would consider to be mechanical keyboards by your definition that are 3KRO/6KRO. A beginner reading this article may wrongly assume that if it has a discrete switch it must be NKRO.
* Typing feel - this too is a problematic claim because many very good keyboards (Topre, IBM Model M) employ a membrane.
* Lifespan - I struggle with this claim as I've seen many very old membrane keyboards and I've had mechanical keyboards fail early. I think there are too many factors and components that go into a keyboard to claim they will have long life solely because the switches may be tested at millions/billions of actuations.
* Travel Distance - while this is mostly accurate there are a few "speed" variants that have been popularized by gaming brands. They may offer a superior gaming experience but some people may find typing on these keyboards to be cumbersome.
In my opinion there is really no optimal keyboard for everyone. What works for someone may feel terrible for others. It's really about what your personal preference is be it "mechanical", membrane, or heck even apple butterfly.
* Differences in keystroke logging - this has nothing to do with the switch and everything to do with the design of the traces on the board, the controller, and the interface to the computer. There are plenty of what you would consider to be mechanical keyboards by your definition that are 3KRO/6KRO. A beginner reading this article may wrongly assume that if it has a discrete switch it must be NKRO.
* Typing feel - this too is a problematic claim because many very good keyboards (Topre, IBM Model M) employ a membrane.
* Lifespan - I struggle with this claim as I've seen many very old membrane keyboards and I've had mechanical keyboards fail early. I think there are too many factors and components that go into a keyboard to claim they will have long life solely because the switches may be tested at millions/billions of actuations.
* Travel Distance - while this is mostly accurate there are a few "speed" variants that have been popularized by gaming brands. They may offer a superior gaming experience but some people may find typing on these keyboards to be cumbersome.
In my opinion there is really no optimal keyboard for everyone. What works for someone may feel terrible for others. It's really about what your personal preference is be it "mechanical", membrane, or heck even apple butterfly.
I am currently using a Tex Shinobi https://tex.com.tw/products/shinobi?variant=16969883648090 with 78G Zelio V2 switches.